A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing: Explore 30 Timeless Garments with History, Styling & Tips for Ready-to-Wear Results

by Julie Starr, Sarah Gunn

Overview

Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt (pattern and instructions included). With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery. Sew your own clothes, save thousands of dollars, and look like a million bucks!Spark your sewing magic and awaken your personal style with thirty timeless garmentsEnjoy whimsical fashion illustrations, a modeled photo gallery, and sewing and styling tips

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617458729
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	11/08/2019
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	267,703
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr are authors of the award-winning book The Tunic Bible. They share their enthusiasm for fashion sewing through book signings, appearances, trunk shows, and workshops throughout the US. Sarah lives in Spartanburg, SC. Julie lives in Charleston, SC. goodbyevalentino.com

Editorial Reviews

10/21/2019

Sewing blogger Gunn and pattern designer Starr, coauthors of The Tunic Bible, deliver enduring fashion in this clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman’s wardrobe—think pencil skirts and shift and sheath dresses. Each item is presented with quirky illustrations, historical facts, and helpful styling tips aimed at beginner and intermediate home sewers alike. For instance, the authors explain that “making a muslin... eliminates potential technical issues and provides an opportunity to perfect your fit.” Regarding fabric choice, “when sewing a trapeze dress, consider lightweight and sheer fabrics such as chiffon, crepe, lightweight linen, silks, jersey and stable knits.” While perhaps obvious to design students, such advice is invaluable to home sewers. Likewise, Gunn and Starr suggest fabric combinations with the flair of seasoned garmentos: “Metallic linens add shimmer to casual dressing,” and “Chiffon and satin provide a lovely contrast, and work well as tie closures when combined with textiles such as velvet fur.” Including some nods to the sustainability of creating one’s own garments that will appeal to eco-conscious sewers, this primer should prove truly inspiring for any crafters interested in creating classic women’s apparel. (Nov.)

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